Janette Etherington - Rotary and Interplast - changing lives together since 1983
Precis:
Since co-founding Interplast with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1983, Rotary Clubs and Rotarians across Rotary South Pacific have continued to provide essential support for Interplast. The provision of free reconstructive plastic surgery, nursing and rehabilitation in developing nations where these services would otherwise be unavailable have changed more than 20,000 lives. Interplast volunteers also provide sustainable training and mentoring to build capacity in the countries we work with.
Bio:
Janette is the Rotary Coordinator at Interplast, a position she has held since 2019. In Janette’s own words, this is her dream job – a part-time role that enables her to combine her shared passion for both Interplast and Rotary. Her favourite part of her job is sharing Interplast’s story, and Rotary’s contribution to it, by visiting Rotary Clubs as an Interplast speaker. Janette is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Nunawading, and has been a Rotarian for 14 years. In previous professional lives, Janette has worked in senior management roles in the general retail and Book-selling sectors, and in the Vocational Education & Training, and Apprenticeship sectors. She has also volunteered as a Director on a number of not-for-profit and community organisation Boards. When she is not working, Janette indulges in her other passions – her long-haired standard Dachshunds, and travel.